Main
Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L820
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTIONS
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Table of Contents
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Introduction................................................... ii
Parts of the Camera..................................... 1
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Shooting Features...................................... 35
Playback Features...................................... 73
Recording and Playing Back Movies... 87
General Camera Setup............................. 95
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Reference Section................................. E1
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Technical Notes and Index.................. F1
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
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Parts of the Camera
Menu icon
desired menu icon.
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The menu icon is displayed in yellow.
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The Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries
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Applicable Batteries
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Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card
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Internal Memory and Memory Cards
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Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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switch to turn on the camera.
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number of exposures remaining.
Battery Level Indicator
Turning the Camera On and Off
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
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2
Available Shooting Modes
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
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Using the Zoom
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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(A29).
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the way down (A29).
The Shutter-release Button
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Step 5 Play Back Images
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display.
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Step 6 Delete Images
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Shooting Features
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G (Easy Auto) Mode
Automatic Scene Selection
Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Changing Scene Mode Settings
To View a Description of Each Scene
Characteristics of Each Scene
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B
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
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Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)
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Using Skin Softening
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A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, or K can be used to set the following features.
Available Features
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
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Available Flash Modes
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C
Using the Self-timer
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rest of the way down.
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Using Macro Mode
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
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Default Settings
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.
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Features That Can Be S et by Pressing th e
Button (Shooting Menu)
When shooting, you can set the following features by pressing the d button.
The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.
Available Shooting Menus
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Certain features cannot be used simultaneously.
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Focusing
Using Face Detection
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Focus Lock
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B
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Playback Features
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
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Features That Can Be Set by P ressing the
Button (Playback Menu)
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
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Using ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
Compatible Operating Systems
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Transferring Images to the Computer
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B
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Viewing Images
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Recording Movies
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Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
d
The following settings can be changed.
Button (Movie Menu)
Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button
Playing Back Movies
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General Camera Setup
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
Button (Setup Menu)
You can change the following settings by selecting z menu icon when the menu is displayed.
Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button
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Reference Section
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)
Shooting with Easy Panorama
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E4
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Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
Viewing Images in a Sequence
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
E10
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Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
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Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
The camera detects peoples faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones.
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degree of softening and then press the kbutton.
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the k button.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Skin softening M k button
Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects
filter effect type and then press the k button.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Filter effects M k button
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Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
You can create a small copy of the current image.
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desired copy size and then press the kbutton.
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Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Small picture M k button
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
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Editing Movies
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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camera.
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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Printing Individual Images
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Printing Multiple Images
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C
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)
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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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Continuous Shooting
You can change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector).
Enter A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button
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ISO Sensitivity
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Color Options
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The Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
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Smile Timer
Blink Proof
The Playback Menu
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
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copies (up to nine) of each.
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and shooting information.
Images selected for printing are indicated by w during playback.
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Slide Show
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Protect
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The Image Selection Screen
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image.
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specify the number of copies).
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Rotate Image
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Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
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Sequence Display Options
Choose Key Picture
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The Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movie Options
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HS Movie Options
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B
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C
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Autofocus Mode
Wind Noise Reduction
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The Setup Menu
You can configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.
Welcome Screen
d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button
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Time Zone and Date
You can set the camera clock.
d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button
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time zone.
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Monitor Settings
You can select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.
You can set the options below.
Photo Info
d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button
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Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)
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Vibration Reduction
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Motion Detection
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AF Assist
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Sound Settings
You can adjust the following sound settings.
d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button
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Auto Off
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Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
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Language
You can select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
d button M z menu icon M Language M k button
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TV Settings
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Blink Warning
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The Blink Warning Screen
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Eye-Fi Upload
d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button
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Reset All
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Smart Portrait Menu
Setup Menu
Shooting Menu
Movie Menu
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Battery Type
Firmware Version
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File and Folder Names
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Optional Accessories
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Error Messages
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Technical Notes and Index
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Caring for the Product
The Camera
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Batteries
Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in For Your Safety (Aix-xiv) before use.
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Memory Cards
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Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
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Storage
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Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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Shooting Issues
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Playback Issues
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX L820 Digital Camera
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Approved Memory Cards
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
Numerics
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B
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H
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J
L
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N
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P
Q
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T
U
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W